Why Visit Halifax?

Halifax is endowed with a large natural harbour, and was the launch point for the Atlantic convoys of World Wars One and Two. There is a great maritime culture along the waterfront, with the Historic Properties, the Public Gardens, and the Citadel. And then there's the shopping, the dining, and the nightlife, and the Celtic music scene.

Nova Scotia Communities & Towns

Here are some of the great communities in Nova Scotia, some along the Trans-Canada Highway (to the north of Halifax, heading from New Brunwick to the tip of Cape Breton) and some to the south and west of Halifax:

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